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SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (by local time zone).

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Iran's forced nationwide internet blackout becomes second-longest on record as it passes 1,000 hours offline — possessing Starlink terminals punishable by death, country using 'military-grade jamming' against service

Iran's nationwide Internet blackout has crossed the 1,000-hour mark and is now the second longest nation-scale shutdown ever measured.

Tom’s Hardware

Will SpaceX's $5B Loss Hurt Its $2T Valuation? Reasons Why The Impact May Be Limited

SpaceX's 2025 losses were reportedly $5 billion largely due to the drag from the acquisition and integration of Elon Musk's startup xAI.

International Business Times UK

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Amazon to finally launch Leo satellite internet in ‘mid-2026’, says CEO

Andy Jassy tells shareholders that long-awaited rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink is ‘on the verge’ of going live

The Guardian - UK

Dear Future SpaceX Stock Investors, Mark Your Calendars for June 11

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is racing toward a record‑setting June IPO at a proposed $1.75 trillion valuation, fueled by Starlink’s booming subscriber base, huge government contracts, and an aggressive Starship and orbital‑data‑center expansion plan.

Barchart

US Mobile's upcoming plan sounds easier on wallet, and comes with satellite home internet

US Mobile is teasing a new plan that bundles cellular service with Starlink satellite internet.

Android Central

Cabin calling: Should in-flight phone calls be allowed?

British Airways follows major carriers by partnering with Starlink to keep passengers connected in the air, including allowing voice and video calls. But the move is far from straightforward, with worries over cabin noise and ongoing US restrictions on in-flight calls.

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An AI company with an arsenal of spacecraft: what exactly is SpaceX?

Elon Musk’s company filed confidentially for an IPO last week – but SpaceX itself is a bizarre agglomeration

The Guardian - US

Amazon's $9 Billion Satellite Play: Why the Space Boom Just Got Personal for AMZN Investors

First SpaceX's IPO filing and then NASA's successful Artemis II launch. Now, Amazon is exploring a multi-billion-dollar satellite acquisition to accelerate its own low-Earth-orbit network. It highlights the tech giant's race to catch up in a sector once dominated by pure-play rocket companies.

Barchart

Valuation to the Moon? SpaceX Gears Up for IPO Liftoff With a Confidential Filing

SpaceX filed for an IPO that could come as soon as June. Seeking a record $75 billion raise, the company is valued at $1.25 trillion after its xAI merger.

MarketBeat

Chinese satellite with robotic 'octopus arm' passes key refueling test in orbit — making longer-lived space assets more likely

The experimental Hukeda-2 satellite and its highly flexible robotic arm have passed a major refuelling test in low Earth orbit. The demonstration is the latest step toward China significantly expanding the longevity of its spacecraft.

LiveScience

Buying SpaceX Shares Early? Not All 'Pre-IPO' Deals Are Real Equity

SpaceX is planning a $1.75 trillion IPO, potentially the largest in history. Learn what retail investors need to know about the pre-IPO market and potential risks.

International Business Times UK

Delta chooses Amazon wifi for flights in snub to Elon Musk’s Starlink

The airline said passengers will be able to stream films and listen to audiobooks with the service

The Independent UK

Satellite spies SpaceX Starlink before it breaks apart | Space photo of the day for April 1, 2026

SpaceX Starlink spacecraft was seen prior to breaking up in orbit by a satellite.

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TechRadar

Iran’s internet shutdown proves we need to go beyond Starlink and VPNs — this tech could be the solution

Direct-to-Cell (D2C) has the technical power to be the solution to today's internet shutdowns. Digital rights groups, Access Now and WITNESS, are now calling on software developers and lawmakers to ensure this happens.

TechRadar

Delta is finally joining the faster satellite Wi-Fi craze with Amazon — but if you want in-flight satellite now, you’ll still want to book United

Delta Air Lines is bringing faster, satellite-powered Wi-Fi to its planes via Amazon’s Leo network — but with the rollout not starting until 2028, United Airlines remains the better bet for high-speed connectivity right now.

The Independent UK

British Airways to allow voice and video calls on its Starlink-enabled flights for first time

Exclusive: Free wifi at 40,000 feet enables Zoom calls for business people and livestreams by influencers

Tom’s Hardware

Starlink satellite 34343 disappears in ‘fragment creation event’ — observation 'immediately detected tens of objects in the vicinity of the satellite after the event'

Starlink posted an update on satellite 34343, which it lost communications with on Sunday after a debris‑generation incident.

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The Independent UK

War disrupts life on the Iraq‑Iran border, isolating families and halting trade

War and heavy Iranian security along the Iran-Iraq Kurdish border are cutting families off and crushing daily life, according to people reached by The Associated Press

TechRadar

I just saw United Airlines big plans for the future and, yes, it wants to fly like Apple

After testing United’s latest upgrades, from Starlink Wi-Fi to its new “Elevated” cabins, a clearer strategy emerges: a push toward a more connected, consistent airline experience that increasingly echoes Apple’s ecosystem approach ahead of its 100th year.

TechRadar

United’s Relax Row gives you more space — and eight power ports

United Airlines’ new Relax Row will turn three economy seats into a lie-flat bed offering extra screens, power, and comfort, and potentially a more affordable long-haul upgrade when it launches in 2027.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk joined Trump’s call with Modi on war in Iran, says report

It remains unclear what Musk, a private citizen, was doing on the phone call

The Independent UK

Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say

U.S. and European officials have told The Associated Press that Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone technology that Tehran originally supplied to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine

International Business Times

SpaceX IPO Could Make Elon Musk First Trillionaire, Cementing Richest Status

A potential SpaceX initial public offering at a valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion could push Elon Musk's net worth past the $1 trillion mark in 2026, solidifying his position as the world's richest person and making him humanity's first trillionaire, analysts and market observers say.

International Business Times

SpaceX Eyes Record IPO Filing This Week at Up to $1.75T Valuation

Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to file paperwork for what could become the largest initial public offering in history as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter, accelerating plans for a potential June debut that would value the rocket and satellite giant at more than $1.75…

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